Best 11 Tarragon Chicken Salad Barefoot Contessa Recipes

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**Tarragon Chicken Salad: A Delightful Culinary Journey**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of tarragon chicken salad, a classic dish that combines the savory taste of chicken with the aromatic essence of tarragon. This versatile salad serves as a perfect appetizer, light lunch, or elegant main course, and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Discover three unique recipes that showcase the versatility of tarragon chicken salad, each offering a distinct culinary experience. From the classic mayonnaise-based dressing to the tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette, and the refreshing avocado and lime variation, these recipes provide a range of options to satisfy every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful and versatile dish that is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Already have a go-to chicken salad recipe? No matter, you're still going to want to give this one a try. Our Tarragon Chicken Salad isn't quite as straightforward as a classic chicken salad recipe, but it's well worth the extra ingredients and preparation. The recipe starts with a host of crunchy goodness thanks to chopped pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion. The dressing is livened up with the addition of the zest and juice of a lemon and chopped fresh tarragon. While the tarragon might be a little outside of your comfort zone, we definitely think you should give it a try. Just one little ingredient can take your ho-hum recipe to the next level-and tarragon is just the ticket in this chicken salad recipe. Be sure to toast the pecans before adding them to the dish; the crunch and flavor that results will be well worth the quick effort. Make our Tarragon Chicken Salad for your next baby shower or bridal shower and it will be the hit of the party. Just be sure to whip up an extra batch to have at home too-you won't be able to resist this stuff.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 2h25m

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced
1 cup celery, diced
4 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add pecans. Cook stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes or until fragrant and toasted.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, apples celery, and onion until blended. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted pecans just before serving. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.

MUSTARD CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h1m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 whole (4 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken in large bite-size pieces.
  • Meanwhile, add the broccoli florets to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 1 minute, until crisp tender, drain, and place into a bowl of ice water until cool. This will stop the cooking and set the bright green color.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, wine, mustards, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add enough sauce to the warm chicken to moisten well. Add the tarragon, broccoli, and tomatoes and mix gently to combine. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Inspired by, but better than, a coffee shop tarragon chicken salad sandwich, this tarragon chicken salad is made with dried cranberries for a touch of tangy sweetness.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Sandwich     Entree     Chicken     Chicken Salad     Salad     Tarragon

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups finely chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and tarragon.
  • Add the remaining ingredients: Add the chicken, dried cranberries and celery. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lettuce for a simple salad, in a tomato that has been cut open for a stuffed tomato, or with slices of bread for a chicken salad sandwich. Did you love this recipe? Give us some stars below!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD VERONIQUE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool.
  • When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice. Place the chicken in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, tarragon leaves, celery, grapes, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a light and easy to make chicken salad. For a less tangy dressing, use light mayonnaise instead of the sour cream. Also, green onions can be substituted for the chives, if necessary.

Provided by jessica

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 ½ cups chopped celery
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ cup reduced fat sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, chives or green onions, yogurt, sour cream or mayonnaise, and tarragon; mix lightly. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned. Add almonds to chicken salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 78.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 small tart apple, cored and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup lightly salted, roasted cashews, roughly chopped
4 cups arugula, washed and dried
Olive oil, for dressing arugula

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, apple, celery, and onions in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, lightly dress arugula with olive oil. Serve chicken salad on a bed of arugula and top with cashews.

CHICKEN SALAD CONTESSA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (1 1/2 pounds)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup walnuts halves
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, divided
1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2
Lettuce leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a baking sheet and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool.
  • When the chicken is cool, remove meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice.
  • Meanwhile, place the pecans and walnuts on a separate sheet pan and toast in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fold in half the chopped tarragon leaves.
  • Place the diced chicken in a bowl, add the pecans, walnuts and grapes. Pour the dressing over the chicken and toss well. Sprinkle the remaining chopped tarragon leaves on top, and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA MUSTARD CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa Mustard Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken in large bite-size pieces.
  • Meanwhile, add the broccoli florets to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 1 minute, until crisp tender, drain, and place into a bowl of ice water until cool. This will stop the cooking and set the bright green color.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, wine, mustards, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add enough sauce to the warm chicken to moisten well. Add the tarragon, broccoli, and tomatoes and mix gently to combine. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHICKEN SALAD VERONIQUE



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I saw Ina make this on her Food Network television show. The episode was entitled "Flavors and Flowers".

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breast halves (bone-in, skin-on)
olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup green grape, cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Set aside until cool.
  • When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones.
  • Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice.
  • Place the chicken in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, tarragon leaves, celery, grapes, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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The Tarragon gives it a unique taste that we like better than the usual chicken salads that tend to be somewhat bland.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed into 3/4 inch pieces (see note)
1/8 cup onion, chopped small
1/8 cup celery, chopped small
Hellmann's mayonnaise (to taste)
1 tablespoon tarragon
salt
generous amount of fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • *Poach the chicken breasts in some chicken stock and fresh herbs (parsley, basil etc.) for added flavor.
  • Mix all ingredients and chill for 1 hour.
  • Serve on a good whole grain bread or on a bed of lettuce.
  • This is a good basic recipe that you could add other things to,such as chopped apples, grapes, walnuts, pecans...whatever you wanted really!

ALMOND TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD



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I used to get this salad at the deli in Publix supermarket, it was around six dollars a pound. It is so easy to prepare at home. Tastes great on crescent rolls or just about any bread of choice, toasted or plain.

Provided by yamma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked chopped and cooled
1/2 cup mayonnaise (if salad is too dry you can add more)
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Cover and chill (I like to make this so that it can chill for a couple hours, so that the flavors meld) Serve on bread or rolls of choice, or with crackers.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tarragon leaves. If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon.
  • To make the chicken salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and let it cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and cover it tightly. Refrigerate the chicken salad for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or arugula. You can also serve it in a lettuce wrap or on a croissant.
  • Garnish the chicken salad with a sprig of fresh tarragon or a few chopped walnuts.

Conclusion:

Tarragon chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great option for a picnic or potluck.

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